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After a run yesterday i did some stretching and had a bath. after my calf tightened up and i got a bruised feeling in 1 spot of calf. no pain today.
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Common : You may have strained some fibers in the muscles especially if it was a hard or hilly run. Warm soaks and elevation should make a difference. Compression socks may help also.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Muscle spasm?: If it's fine today, probably just a muscle spasm.
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